Creative and Easy Bookmark Ideas
Have you ever found yourself staring at a blank page struggling to find a creative idea to paint? You are not alone; every artist experiences an art block at some point in their life. It can be frustrating to feel that your creativity has evaporated, but this feeling is just temporary. Instead of pushing yourself to create a detailed masterpiece right away, take it slow. Try engaging in some simple and interesting art projects, like that can spark your imagination as well as help you enjoy the process of creating.
Here are some fun and easy to make bookmark painting ideas:
1.Conical Flask bookmark
This interesting bookmark is custom made by @snehharts using the Menorah Gouache paper. The Gouache pad with 240 GSM thickness and a fine-toothed texture is perfect for gouache and acrylic paints, ensuring rich, vibrant designs. Its a versatile surface that also works beautifully with pencils, pens, fine liners, charcoal and graphite, making it suitable for a wide range of styles and techniques.
Materials used:
- Menorah Gouache paper
- Pencil
- Gouache paint
- Flat brush
- Round brush
- Scissor
Steps to follow:
- Begin by sketching a conical flask shape on the Menorah Gouache paper pad. Add fun elements like spectacled eyes, smiling lips, and bubbles rising from the top for a playful touch.
- Cut along the outline of the flask, leaving some extra paper at the top for a fold.
- Fold the extra piece of Gouache paper backward to allow the bookmark to easily attach to pages.
- Paint the body of the flask with yellow gouache. Use black paint to highlight the spectacles, lips, and bubbles for contrast. Leave the neck and cork area unpainted for a crisp, white finish.
Once fully dried, your custom bookmark is ready to be hooked onto any of your reading books, adding a creative flair to your reading experience.
2.Coquette Bookmark
Do you want to know how to make a bookmark that is cute and simple? The Coquette bookmark has been created using the Menorah 140GSM sketchbook by @art_istsketch. The fine-toothed texture and acid free nature of Menorah sketchbooks make them perfect for creating and preserving your beautiful art works.
Materials Required:
- Menorah 140 GSM Sketchbook
- Pencil
- Gouache paints
- Scissor
- Glue
Steps to follow:
- Sketch the coquette bow shape on this best Mixed media sketchbook.
- Use hot pink gouache to fill in the base of the bow. Add highlights to the top layer and edges with deep pink to give it some dimension.
- Carefully cut along the outline of your painted bow.
- Cut a thin strip of paper (about 1-2 cm wide) from the mixed media sketchbook for the bookmark. Fold the top portion over to create a tab.
- Stick the painted bow to the edge of the folded strip, ensuring it’s secure.
Your pretty coquette bow bookmark is now ready to use!
Menorah sketchbooks with the their beautifully textured and perfectly thick pages will be the perfect canvas for you to explore, experiment and inspire your creativity. Embrace the process over the results and let the experience reconnect you with your passion for art.